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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.62, 17,026.76 and 8,577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.62, 17,026.76 and 8,577.26 is: 12,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.62 : 17,026.76 = 8,577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.62/17,026.76 = 8,577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.62x = 17,026.76 × 8,577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.62x = 146,042,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,042,947.48/11,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.32

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